Thanjuvur RTO Information

Regional Transport Office (RTO) is an official government body situated in major cities to maintain a database of vehicles and drivers all over India. Additionally, it has various important functions including the issuing of driving licenses and the collection of road tax. If you own a vehicle in Thanjavur, according to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, it is mandatory to register it at one of the RTOs mentioned below.

Different RTO codes exist for different States and Union Territories in the country. This way, vehicles can be quickly identified based on the RTO codes on their number plates.

There are two RTOs in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.

The main unit with the official RTO number TN-49 is situated at the address: P3HQ+QQC, The Regional Transport Officer ( RTO ), Pillaiyurpatty Post, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu � 613403.

A unit office of the RTO with the number TN-49Y is stated at the address:

C87P+WCH, Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu 614602.

Visit the official website for Thanjavur RTO.

The major services provided by Thanjavur RTO are issuing registration certificates, issuing driving licenses, issuing certificates for transfer of ownership, road tax collection, vehicle inspection, issuing vehicle fitness certificates and verification of insurance certificate validity and the PUC certificate validity.

Functions of Thanjavur RTO?

Apart from maintaining a database of drivers and vehicles under their jurisdiction, RTOs have numerous other functions. Some of them are:

• Conducting driving tests and issuing learner's licenses and driving licenses- Thanjavur RTOs conduct driving tests for issuing licenses for the drivers within their jurisdiction.

• Issuing special permits- Thanjavur RTOs issue tourist and transportation permits such as inter-state and national permits for commercial vehicles, International Driving permits, permits for passenger-carrying vehicles and school buses, and All India Tourist Vehicle Authorisation and permits in Thanjavur.

• Registration of new vehicles- If you buy a new vehicle in Thanjavur, it is legally mandatory to register it at the Thanjavur RTO at the earliest.

• Collection of road tax - According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, Thanjavur RTO is legally authorised to collect road tax in Thanjavur.

• Collection of challan payments.

• Issuing fitness certificates- Thanjavur RTO issues vehicle fitness certificates within its jurisdiction.

• Transferring vehicle ownership- If you want to transfer your vehicle ownership to someone or sell your car in Thanjavur, you have to file an application for the same at the Thanjavur RTO.

How to Register a Vehicle at Thanjavur RTO?

Vehicles have a unique identification number on their number plates, which is issued by the RTO on registration. The RTO also provides you with the RC or registration certificate. You can register your vehicle both offline and online.

• In the offline mode,

  1. You can visit the nearby RTO in Thanjavur with the duly filled-in application form and the supporting documents.

  2. Supporting documents include the Vehicle Sales Certificate, Insurance paper, Pollution Under Control Certificate, passport-sized photos and proof of address. The detailed list of supporting documents is available here.

  3. Pay the fees and wait for approval.

• In the online mode,

  1. You can log in to the official Tanjavur RTO website and click on the Parivahan website and carry out the registration process. You can also directly log in to the Parivahan website.

  2. Firstly, you will have to register on the website and create a user ID and password using your name, mobile number and OTP.

  3. On successful registration, you can select the state in which you want to register the vehicle. Then you have to fill in the online application form with the supporting documents and pay the fee online.

     In both online and offline modes, once the RTO approves the application, you will be issued the registration certificate.

How to Renew Registration for a Vehicle at Thanjavur RTO?

After 15 years of registration of a vehicle, the RTO will re-inspect the vehicle for fitness and issue a new registration certificate. This process is called the re-registration of a vehicle.

• In no more than 60 days before the date of its expiry, apply for a renewal certificate in Form 25 to the Thanjavur RTO.

• Pay the remaining taxes and fees.

• The supporting document list is here.

• Wait for the RTO approval and issuance of the certificate.

How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership at Thanjavur RTO?

If you want to sell or gift your vehicle to someone, take care to transfer the vehicle ownership in the name of the new owner. If the vehicle gets into future accidents, disputes or traffic violations, the owner will be legally responsible for it. Thus, it is important to transfer ownership as soon as possible. The procedure for the transfer process are:

• You have to file an application to the RTO with the consent of the previous owner.

• The application with documents can be done both through offline and online modes.

• The required list of supporting documents is here.

• You can fill in the application and wait for approval from the RTO.

• Once the RTO approves the application, the certificate will be issued in the name of the new owner.

How to Check Thanjavur RTO Information on Park+?

You can get information regarding RTOs, vehicle registration etc. from the Park+ app. The Park+ app is a one-stop destination for any information regarding vehicles and transport.

The steps to check Thanjavur RTO information on the Park+ app are:

1. Download the Park+ app.

2. Open the app and click on 'Login'.

3. Enter your mobile number and click on 'Send OTP'.

4. Enter the 'OTP' and click on 'Verify OTP'.

5. Navigate to 'Services', and click the 'View all' option.

To check your vehicle information from this screen, follow the below steps:

6. Enter your 'Vehicle Number' at the top of the page.

7. Click on 'Search' to check Vehicle Information.

To find your nearest RTO from the Services screen, follow these steps:

8. To find your nearest RTO, go back to the all services screen.

9. Scroll down to the 'Find near you' section.

10. Click on 'RTO Centre'.

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